Return of the Crowned Heiress

Chapter 521

“No, I didn’t. I saw a flicker of light here from the mountain. When I looked through my binoculars, I realized it was you,” Stephan explained.

So, that was what happened.

Felicia nodded. That flickering light must have been from the flashlight she had dropped during her escape. She hadn’t expected Stephan to notice it.

By that logic, gering lost and encountering that massive python that almost got her killed had actually led her to Stephan by sheer chance!

However, he didn’t seem to be seriously injured. Felicia circled him, scrutinizing him closely. She then said, “Your men who returned from the rainforest said you were gravely injured and missing. Thet the entire Russell family is in chaos right now.

‘Oh, and your sister too. If she finds out, she’ll probably be quite shaken…” she added.

As she trailed off, she noticed a subtle change In Stephan’s expression. For a brief moment, his eyes flickered with surprise. He didn’t seem to know

about that at all.

Felicia suddenly realized something and asked in astonishment, “Wait… don’t tell me you didn’t send anyone to report this?”

“I didn’t,” Stephan replied.

hadn’t thought much about Felicia’s words, but now, it was clear that someone had taken advantage of his inability to

out a cold laugh, his gaze icy. “Looks like it’s time to clear

possibility. “If they’ve spread false news like this, they must have other plans in play. Maybe they’re hoping to tum that

really have no shortage of enemies,

you regretting

her cheek. But his bandaged hands made that impossible, so he gently pressed his forehead against hers instead. He chuckled softly and said, “Didn’t you say you wanted to marry me? It’s too

sarcastically. “Ugh, what a loss. How I wish

glance, his lips curving into a teasing smirk. “Welcome aboard this one–way trip.

neither agreeing nor

in the distance. Startled, Felicia instinctively pulled Stephan away,

pressed down

They’re our people,” he assured

Felicia nodded

footsteps approached,

the glare, Felicia saw that the newcomers were Stephan’s men. These were the same trusted

from the cliff to save her, his men couldn’t follow and had to tale a detour,

their flashlights away and asked respectfully, “Sir, ma’am, are

leave the rainforest and head to the nearest location with communication access. He needed them to spread the